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VERITAS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SIERRA VISTA, AZ · EIN 860975867 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.veritasccs.com
revenue
$800K
expenses
$869K
net assets
$2.8M
employees
35
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PRIVATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

profile · synthesized from sources

Veritas Christian Community School is a K-12 classical Christian school located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, founded in 2000. The school provides a liberal arts education grounded in a Christian worldview, emphasizing the Trivium stages of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Students are trained to think critically, discern truth, and articulate ideas persuasively, with a curriculum that includes Latin, logic, and study of the great works of Western civilization.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Classical Christian Education Program
Full K-12 curriculum structured around the Trivium: Grammar Stage (K-5), Dialectic Stage (6-8), and Rhetoric Stage (9-12), integrating all subjects through a Christian worldview
Latin and Classical Studies
Students study Latin beginning in 3rd grade and engage with classical works such as Homer’s Iliad, Dante’s Inferno, and Aesop’s Fables to participate in “The Great Conversation”
Logic and Rhetoric Training
Students in grades 6–12 are taught formal logic from a biblical worldview and trained in rhetoric to articulate ideas clearly, persuasively, and graciously
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Classical Christian Education Programs 5 activities
    • Classical Christian Education Program
      Operates an educational ministry providing classical Christian education from 3rd grade through 12th grade, emphasizing a biblical worldview, formal logic, and eloquent communication. The program includes instruction in Latin, classic literature, and prepares students for academic excellence and community involvement.
    • Classical Christian Education Program
      Operates an educational ministry providing classical Christian education from 3rd grade through 12th grade, emphasizing a biblical worldview, formal logic, and eloquent communication. The program includes exposure to classic literature and Latin instruction starting in 3rd grade.
    • Deliver classical liberal arts curriculum with biblical integration
      Teaches a classical curriculum including Latin from 3rd grade, formal logic in middle school, and rhetoric in high school, while exposing students to foundational literary works and emphasizing biblical worldview and critical reasoning.
    • Operate a Christian classical school program
      Provides K–12 education grounded in a classical curriculum and biblical worldview, including instruction in Latin starting in 3rd grade, formal logic in grades 6–8, and rhetoric training in grades 9–12 to develop reasoning and communication skills.
    • Operate a Christian classical school with sustained enrollment and admissions waitlist
      Provides ongoing K-12 education grounded in religious conviction and classical pedagogy, maintaining a waiting list for admission due to demand, and enrolling students regardless of race, color, or national/ethnic origin.
  • Non-Discrimination Policy Implementation 3 activities
    • Employ staff without discrimination
      Hires employees of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and affords them all rights and privileges associated with employment.
    • Equitable Employment Practices
      Employs individuals of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin, ensuring they receive all rights and privileges available to employees.
    • Staff Employment and Non-Discrimination
      Employs individuals of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin, ensuring they receive all rights and privileges available to employees.
  • After-School & Extracurricular Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Facilitate student engagement in academics, athletics, and community
      Engages students in a well-rounded education that includes academic excellence, teamwork through athletics, and participation in community activities.
    • Support student development through academics and athletics
      Engages students in academic excellence, community activities, and athletic programs that emphasize teamwork and character development.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Manage student admissions with non-discriminatory policies
      Admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all school rights and programs, and maintains a waiting list during the admissions process for the following school year.
    • Prepare students for post-secondary recognition and leadership
      Equips students for academic distinction and leadership, as evidenced by graduates achieving recognition as National Merit Finalists, National Merit Commended Students, and appointments to institutions such as the United States Military Academy at West Point.
    • Student Achievement and Recognition
      Graduates students who achieve national recognition, including National Merit Finalists, Commended Students, and appointments to prestigious institutions like the United States Military Academy at West Point.
    • Student Admissions and Enrollment
      Manages an admissions process for students, including maintaining a waiting list for future school years. The school admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all programs and activities.
    • Student Development and Achievement
      Fosters student development through participation in community activities, academic excellence, and teamwork in athletics. The school has graduated students who achieved recognition as National Merit Finalists, Commended Students, and appointees to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
    • Support student academic excellence and leadership development
      Prepares students for high academic achievement and leadership, as evidenced by recognition as National Merit Finalists and Commended Students, and appointments to elite institutions such as the United States Military Academy at West Point.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$800K
Contributions & grants$28K3%
Program service revenue$765K96%
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$869K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$612K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.76M
Cash$236K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$2.75M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -57.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHELLE UNGER Head of School 50 $50K
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Calvary Chapel Partner — Sponsoring church supporting Veritas Christian Community School since its founding.
  • Grace Presbyterian Church Partner — Sponsoring church supporting Veritas Christian Community School since its founding.
  • Sierra Vista Baptist Church Partner — Sponsoring church supporting Veritas Christian Community School since its founding.